Why in news?
The Supreme Court recently permitted the use of only NEERI-certified green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR for Diwali, emphasizing emission reduction and public health protection.
 
About NEERI

• NEERI is a premier research institute headquartered in Nagpur, Maharashtra, functioning under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India.
• Established in 1958 as the Central Public Health Engineering Research Institute (CPHERI) and renamed NEERI in 1974,
• It has played a leading role in environmental science, engineering research, and technology development addressing water, air, and waste challenges.

Key functions and areas of work:

• Environmental research & technology: Focus on pollution monitoring, mitigation, waste management, water purification, air quality modeling, and ecosystem services.​
• Support to government & industry: Provides scientific consultancy for national programs like Swachh Bharat Mission, river rejuvenation, and clean air initiatives.
• Skill development: Offers training, certificate courses, and capacity-building programs for professionals, students, and policymakers.

Vision and impact:

• NEERI is dedicated to advancing sustainable environmental solutions, resource-efficient practices, circular economy principles, and green innovation, aiming to enhance environmental quality, public health, and regulatory compliance.

• Its interdisciplinary approach addresses contemporary challenges in decarbonization, climate change, and rural development.

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